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Helmut is the managing partner for Continental Europe. He specialises in German, European and international competition law, with a special focus on mergers, cartels, litigation and dominance cases.

With arguably one of the most international client bases in the German antitrust arena, Helmut has had more than his fair share of international mandates, with experience in the automotive, chemicals, consumer products, energy, financial services, healthcare and media sectors.

In the boardroom, he is respected and trusted, dealing comfortably with everyone from general counsel to the CEO. Helmut frequently speaks and writes on antitrust law topics.

Berlin

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Helmut Bergmann is widely respected for his work in antitrust law, especially in leniency cases and merger control filings. He often advises international clients on both German and EU competition law.

Chambers Europe 2016

Berlin-based competition specialist Helmut Bergmann recently advised Anheuser-Busch InBev on a leniency application relating to cartel arrangements for the German beer market. Clients praise his ability to communicate complex competition law concepts to non-lawyers as well as lawyers.

Chambers Europe 2015

Most Highly Regarded Individuals Helmut Bergmann is “technically excellent” and his practice includes cartel, merger and dominance matters.